Jolly Roger"s Jazz

Listen as Lowa Kay shares her story with Jolly Roger. She speaks openly about winning The Ontario Pop Contest, her song writing career and her involvement with the Gypsy Flame Showband.Features music from Sting, Jools Holland, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Linda Ronstadt, Nightlosers, Billie Holiday & Lowa Kay.

Listen in as the world renowned jazz musician Biggi Vinkelowe shares the history of improvisation and the nature of instant composition. She speaks candidly about the discrimination, often, faced by females in the music profession. Features music by Charlie Parker, Miles Davies, Sanatna, Biggi Vinkelowe & Duke Eliington

Listen in as Laura & Tony Corman explore their music roots with Jolly Roger. Enjoy their original music compositions as they relax in the company of the well known blues pirate.

Sit back, relax, unwind and enjoy some of today's top jazz from multi-instrumentalist Andy and others. Listen as he speaks about his formative years and many of the influences on his unique style in this the first installment of the Andy Waddell story. Features music from Andy Waddell, Miles Davies, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins & others

Listen as Jolly Roger unfurls the story of Nina Simone. Hear how performing, as a youngster, she refused to play until her parents were reinstated in their rightful seats. Hear how she supported black revolution, in the sixties, and fled the USA for refusing to fund the Vietnam war. Featuring music from Nina Simone, Champion Jack Dupree, Cassandra Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates, David Gilmour, Jools Holland & Elton John.

Listen as Jolly Roger unfolds the story of Duke Ellington's journey into the world of jazz. Features music from Lawrence Lebo, Johnny Hodges, Don Byas, John Lee Hooker, Fats Waller, Rick Estrin, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Ralph Marterie, The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra & Duke Ellington